Hoffert Anticipates Hybrid Mix When Classes Resume In August
Fall classes for Warsaw Community Schools are tentatively set to begin at the normal time but will include some level of hybrid arrangements because of the coronavirus.
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Warsaw School Board Talks Summer School Plan, Approves Hiring Of Assistant Principal
Warsaw Community Schools’ summer school program will look slightly different this year in order to be in accordance with state guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThree Warsaw Schools Become STEM Certified
The Indiana Department of Education recently announced that Claypool, Jefferson and Madison Elementary Schools are now certified in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM.)
Read MoreWarsaw High School Principal Awarded District 2 Principal Of The Year
Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School Principal Troy Akers was recently selected as District 2 Principal of the Year. The Indiana Association of School Principals annually recognizes outstanding school leaders in each of the 12 Indiana districts who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities of … Read More
Warsaw Superintendent Releases Letter To Community
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert released an open letter to the Warsaw community on Friday, April 3. “The 2019-20 school year will go down as one of the most unique in our 175 years of public education in the greater Warsaw community. While our … Read More
Warsaw School Board Approves Employee Pay Resolution
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees approved an employee pay resolution for the school corporation’s support staff during a meeting on Monday, March 23. The resolution was one of two COVID-19 resolutions that the board approved. “Traditionally, school systems are governed by the State Board of … Read More
Warsaw Schools Cancel Classes Until April 10
EDITOR’S NOTE: A Spanish version of this press release is available toward the bottom. WARSAW – One day after taking several steps to eliminate exposure to the coronavirus, Warsaw Schools Corporation announced classes have been canceled. On Friday, March 13, Dr. David Hoffert announced that Warsaw Community Schools … Read More
Warsaw School Board Approves Later School Start Times For Corporation
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees approved a recommendation on later start times for the school corporation during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert proposed that the start times for secondary schools be 15 minutes later, with start times … Read More
Warsaw Schools Receive Career Ladder Grant
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will receive a $100,000 approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The Career Ladder program was developed for local education agencies to develop teacher leadership opportunities. The grant will support teacher development while providing high-performing teachers expanded career opportunities in teacher-coaching and … Read More
WCS Board Discusses Summer School Program Proposals
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming summer school program and proposed high school classroom renovations during a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator; and Dan Graney, summer program facilitator, were … Read More
Atheist Group Upset With Christmas Stories, Film At Lincoln Elementary
WARSAW — Several parents in Kosciusko County have reached out to Northern Indiana Atheists regarding what they view as unconstitutional religious “lessons” being shared during the Christmas season at Lincoln Elementary School. Troy Moss, NIA president of the group, wrote a letter on Monday, Dec. 30, addressing the … Read More
Poli (Sigh): Wolkins Concedes $15 Million Figure Not Accurate
State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he … Read More
WCS To Hold Meeting Tonight On Residential TIF Proposal
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with … Read More
WCS Discusses School Bus Stop Arm Violations
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed school bus stop arm violations during its monthly work session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. At the session, WCS Board Member Randy Polston asked those at the meeting about a pedestrian crossing at Lakeview Middle School. “Do we have or … Read More
WCS To Close Gateway Education Center At End Of School Year
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved a resolution to close Gateway Education Center during a meeting session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The facility at 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010, but has been used in recent … Read More
WCS Offers Beginning Teachers New Grant Opportunity
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced an opportunity for new teachers to the district to explore educational experiences within their classroom. Teachers at WCS in their first three years of teaching are invited to apply for this funding opportunity provided by the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise … Read More